Overview
Gandi API
European Registrar API with LiveDNS
Gandi pairs registrar automation with LiveDNS, certificates, and graduated reseller pricing that favors teams with meaningful annual volume.
No free tierWHOISJSON
WHOIS, DNS, SSL, and availability API with a lightweight free plan
WHOISJSON packages WHOIS, DNS, SSL certificate, and availability lookups into a lightweight API for teams that need practical lookup coverage without enterprise overhead.
Free plan availablePricing Comparison
| Pricing | Gandi API | WHOISJSON |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | Free plan available |
| Paid Plans | Graduated A-E price rates | From $10/month |
| Enterprise | Up to 50% off at E rate | Higher-volume plans available |
| TLD Coverage | 845 TLDs | 1,500+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gandi API | WHOISJSON |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Not Included | Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Limited |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Not Included | Not Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose Gandi API if you need
- ICANN-accredited registrar
- Free WHOIS privacy
- Strong LiveDNS and infrastructure tooling
Choose WHOISJSON if you need
- Covers WHOIS, DNS, SSL, and availability in one API
- Simple entry pricing and low-friction onboarding
- Useful free tier for early testing and prototypes
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- ✓ Free tier: 10,000 credits/month (no credit card)
- ✓ 1,500+ TLDs supported
- ✓ MCP integration for AI assistants
- ✓ Domain valuation, brand monitoring, OSINT
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